Patents by Inventor James M. Swain

James M. Swain has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • MUSCULO-SKELETAL MESH AND FIXATION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20110270284
    Abstract: A surgical mesh product and a method for attaching the surgical method product to a patient's bodily tissue. The surgical mesh product includes a fixation structure can be a grommet, an interwoven fiber or thread, or a reinforcing material. The fixation structure strengthens the mesh material (e.g. enhances the rip and/or tear strength) at locations where screws, tacks or other fasteners will be applied to secure the mesh product to a patient. The surgical mesh product is suitable for use in hernia repair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2009
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Applicant: MAYO FOUNDATION FOR MEDICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH
    Inventors: Christopher P. Beauchamp, James M. Swain